10/05/2010 16:16:00
People may want to consider shutting their
panel blinds as the warmer months of summer start to approach, an organisation suggests.
The El Paso Times has reported on the range of tips which were recently issued by the local fire service to help people to deal with hot weather.
According to the news provider, the El Paso Fire Department recommended that property owners should keep their windows partially open when the heat starts to rise.
However, it also believes that blinds and shades should be used to keep out the sun.
Meanwhile, the department proposes that householders should "take advantage of air conditioning" because this "reduces the risk of heat-related illness".
The warmer weather of the summer months may also encourage people to try their hand at DIY home improvements, possibly during the bank holiday weekend which is set to take place at the end of this month (May 31st).
Posted by Kristy O'Hare.
